DAMAC Hills Area Guide 2026
DAMAC Hills is a large, established master-community built around the Trump International Golf Club Dubai, a green mix of villas, townhouses and apartments with strong recent price momentum (up about 26% over the past year). It offers golf-community living across a broad price range, from accessible apartments to large luxury villas.
Registered sale prices
Dubai Land Department registered transactions, not advertised asking prices.
| Registered residential sales in the period | 254 |
| Median registered price | AED 1,146,885 |
| Middle half of the market | AED 806,435 to AED 1,273,042 |
| Median price per sq ft | AED 1,810 |
| Median unit size | 645 sq ft |
| Share bought off plan | 81% |
| Ready stock, median price per sq ft | AED 1,288 from 47 sales |
| Off plan stock, median price per sq ft | AED 1,836 from 207 sales |
By bedroom count
| Type | Sales | Median price | Per sq ft | Median size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 88 | AED 787,500 | AED 1,851 | 436 sq ft |
| 1 B/R | 131 | AED 1,196,010 | AED 1,813 | 671 sq ft |
| 2 B/R | 34 | AED 2,008,910 | AED 1,517 | 1,296 sq ft |
Source: Dubai Land Department open data. Registered sales of residential units between 30 June 2026 and 18 August 2026. Mortgages and gift transfers are excluded because they are not arms length sales. Sizes are converted from square metres at 10.7639 sq ft per sq m. These are prices buyers actually registered, which is not the same as the asking prices advertised on portals.
| Live Cresco listings | 6 |
| Listings showing a price | 6 |
| Median entry price advertised | AED 1,850,000 |
Source: Cresco Real Estate live listings, rebuilt 20 September 2026. These are advertised entry prices, meaning the lowest price currently quoted on each listing. Many off plan listings quote a starting price rather than a price for a specific unit, so we do not publish an advertised price per square foot from this data. For price per square foot use the registered Dubai Land Department figures above, which come from completed sales.
Living in DAMAC Hills
DAMAC Hills is golf-community living at a mid-market price: an 18-hole Trump-branded course at its centre, parks, community retail and schools, across a large spread of villa clusters and apartment towers. It is calm, green and family-oriented. The trade-offs are distance and scale, it sits well outside the city centre, is entirely car-dependent, and the community is large enough that amenities and travel times vary by cluster.
Getting around
- By car: Umm Suqeim Road and Al Qudra Road give access, roughly 25 to 30 minutes to Downtown.
- Metro: none; a car is essential in this community.
Schools & families
DAMAC Hills is built for families, with schools and nurseries in and around the community (including Jebel Ali School nearby), parks, sports facilities and safe streets. Combined with the golf course and community retail, it is a self-contained family environment at a lower price than the prime golf communities.
Shopping, dining & lifestyle
- Community retail & Carrefour, everyday shopping and dining within the community.
- Trump International Golf Club, championship golf and clubhouse dining.
- Nearby, a short drive to Global Village and Dubai Hills Mall for larger retail and entertainment.
The investor view
DAMAC Hills has seen strong momentum, prices up about 26% over the past year, across a wide range from sub-AED 600K studios to multi-million villas. Apartments deliver the yield; villas the space and appreciation.
What it earns, from the tenancy register
These are not estimates. Over the last twelve months 3,346 tenancy contracts were registered with the Dubai Land Department in DAMAC Hills, at an average of AED 65,931 a year, which is AED 100 per square foot. Registered rents moved +2.7% against the twelve months before.
| Unit type | Contracts registered | Average annual rent (AED) | Rent per sqft (AED) | Change vs 12 months earlier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 1,500 | 44,801 | 104 | +4.1 |
| 1 bedroom | 1,410 | 68,347 | 100 | +3.9 |
| 2 bedroom | 356 | 120,261 | 88 | n/a |
| 3 bedroom | 80 | 177,781 | 80 | n/a |
| All apartments | 3,346 | 65,931 | 100 | +2.7 |
Check the shorter window before you commit. On the most recent three months of contracts the same community reads -3.9%. Summer seasonality and a smaller sample both sit inside that figure, and we publish it rather than quote only the number that flatters the market.
Data verified 19 September 2026. Dubai Land Department registered transactions via Bayut TruView, rolling 12 months to September 2026.
Who should buy here
DAMAC Hills suits value-focused families wanting golf-community living without prime prices, and investors after mid-market apartment yields plus appreciation. If you want a central location or top prestige, look at Dubai Hills or Emirates Hills; if you want space, golf and value with momentum, DAMAC Hills delivers.
Property types & buildings
A full range, apartments (studios to 3-beds) in the community’s towers, and townhouses and villas (3 to 7-bed) around the golf course. Apartments offer the entry point and the best yields; villas the space, prestige and appreciation. The Trump golf course and community retail anchor demand across the board.
✓ Strengths
- Strong recent appreciation (~26% YoY)
- Wide price range, accessible entry
- Trump International Golf Club
- Family-friendly with schools and parks
- Good mid-market apartment yields
△ Trade-offs
- Further from the city centre
- No Metro, car-dependent
- Large, spread-out community
- Villa yields modest
- Some clusters still maturing
What DAMAC Hills Sold For in August 2026
DAMAC Hills recorded 136 sales in August 2026, worth AED 195.7 million. The median was AED 1,211,160 for 63.3 square metres, which is AED 1,774 per square foot.
| Cluster | Sales | Median price AED | Median size | AED per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAMAC District | 90 | 1,211,160 | 62.3 sq m | 1,805 |
| Golf Gate 2 | 6 | 1,203,620 | 76.7 sq m | 1,474 |
| Carson | 6 | 742,500 | 47.8 sq m | 1,349 |
| Golf Promenade | 7 | 980,000 | 77.4 sq m | 1,207 |
DAMAC District is 66.2 per cent of the entire community by sales volume, 90 of the 136. It is also the most expensive per square foot at AED 1,805. When someone quotes you a DAMAC Hills price, check which cluster they mean, because Golf Promenade traded at AED 1,207 in the same month. That is a third less for a slightly larger unit.
The off plan gap here is the widest of the three DAMAC communities
| Sales | Share | AED per sq ft | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off plan | 100 | 74% | 1,801 |
| Ready | 36 | 26% | 1,259 |
Off plan cost 43.1 per cent more per square foot than ready stock in DAMAC Hills in August 2026. That is nearly double the 22.8 per cent premium we measured across Dubai as a whole. If you want DAMAC Hills and you do not need a new build, the resale market was the cheaper way in by a wide margin that month.
Price per square foot by bedroom count
| Type | Sales | Median price AED | Median size | AED per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 38 | 793,945 | 41.0 sq m | 1,817 |
| 1 bedroom | 72 | 1,231,440 | 63.9 sq m | 1,789 |
| 2 bedroom | 13 | 1,800,000 | 108.9 sq m | 1,486 |
| 3 bedroom | 4 | 2,875,000 | 243.9 sq m | 1,140 |
The rate falls as the unit gets bigger, all the way from AED 1,817 per square foot on a studio to AED 1,140 on a three bedroom. The three bedroom line is only four sales so treat it as a signal rather than a fact, but the direction is consistent across the whole table. Space is cheaper in bulk here.
Comparing communities? DAMAC Lagoons sold at AED 1,645 per square foot in the same month and DAMAC Hills 2 at AED 1,059. The full Dubai picture is in our analysis of 10,004 August sales.
Source: Dubai Land Department transaction register, August 2026. Sales only, with a recorded area and price. All figures are medians. Square foot conversions at 10.7639 sq ft per sq m and are our own calculation. Clusters with fewer than five sales are excluded because the median stops meaning anything below that.
DAMAC Hills FAQs
- Is DAMAC Hills a good investment in 2026?
- Yes, apartments yield roughly 6 to 7.5% and the community has appreciated about 26% over the past year, offering value golf-community living with momentum. Villa yields are lower at around 5%.
- How much does property in DAMAC Hills cost?
- Around AED 1,682 per sqft. Studios are ~AED 578K, 1-beds ~AED 957K, 2-beds ~AED 1.67M and 3-beds ~AED 2.2M, with villas at a median near AED 2.95M.
- What rent can I get in DAMAC Hills?
- Indicatively, around AED 45K for a studio, AED 65K for a 1-bed, AED 105K for a 2-bed, and AED 180K, 260K for a 3 to 4 bed villa.
- Is DAMAC Hills good for families?
- Yes, it is a green golf-community with schools, parks and community retail, popular with families seeking space and value away from the high-rise districts.
- Does DAMAC Hills have a Metro station?
- No, it is car-dependent, roughly 25 to 30 minutes from Downtown via Umm Suqeim and Al Qudra Roads.
Thinking about DAMAC Hills?
From entry apartments for yield to golf-front villas for space, Cresco knows DAMAC Hills cluster by cluster. Tell us your budget and goal and we’ll shortlist the right options.
Talk to a DAMAC Hills specialistFigures are indicative 2026 market ranges compiled from public sources and vary by building, view, cluster and configuration; they are a guide, not a valuation. Updated 5 August 2026.
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Property for sale in DAMAC Hills
Current Cresco listings in DAMAC Hills. Every one is handled by a RERA registered consultant.
- Gems Estates Villas by Damac | Luxury 5, 6 & 7 BR Villas at Damac Hills | Cavalli x de GRISOGONO
- ELO 3 at Damac Hills 2 | Stylish 1 & 2 BR Apartments in Nature-Rich Dubai
- Violet at Damac Hills 2 | Elegant 4 BR Townhouses in Dubailand
- Evergreens at Damac Hills 2 | Affordable 1 & 2 BR Apartments, Dubai
- Autograph Collection at Damac Hills | Boutique Luxury Villas, Dubai
- Natura Townhouses at DAMAC Hills 2
See every Cresco listing or speak to a consultant about DAMAC Hills.
DAMAC Hills questions, answered
What rental yield can I expect in DAMAC Hills?
Gross yields in DAMAC Hills run at about ~5.5 to 7.5%. Gross is the headline figure. Your net return will be lower once service charges, agency fees, maintenance and void periods come out. Work out your own number with the Cresco rental yield and ROI calculator.
Can a foreigner buy property in DAMAC Hills?
Yes. DAMAC Hills is a designated freehold area in Dubai, so buyers of any nationality can own the property outright and hold the title deed in their own name. You do not need UAE residency to buy, and there is no restriction on selling it later. The full process is set out in our guide to buying property in Dubai.
How far is DAMAC Hills from Downtown Dubai and the airport?
From DAMAC Hills, Downtown Dubai is about ~25 to 30 min away by car outside peak hours. Morning and evening traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road can add a fair amount to both.
What type of property is available in DAMAC Hills?
DAMAC Hills is mainly apts, villas & th. It suits families and value in particular. You can see the 6 Cresco listings in DAMAC Hills further up this page.